New York, NY, September 24th, 2014 – Kinship is proud to announce the release of their new bomber jacket celebrating 20 years of Bad Boy Records.

Previously, the brand released Golden Era and Dipset versions. The Bad Boy Bomber features an all-over print of all of the label’s greatest albums, from the Biggie reign to modern day.

“I wanted to create pieces that pays homage to the music I was raised on,” said Kinship Founder Reggie Thomas, “Bad Boy definitely deserves major recognition. Hopefully people will appreciate it just as much as i did.”

The jacket is 100 percent satin with a purple satin lining and a full zipper front. The albums featured include classics from Notorious B.I.G. and Ma$e alongside more current records from the likes of French Montana and Janelle Monae.

This bomber and more are available through the Kinship site. Shop now >

Smoke DZA told a story about how he got arrested outside of Funk Flex’s tunnel party and ended up in the same jail as French Montana, Chinx, and others. Cipha Sounds said, “Since the show is getting so popular I like to use it as a vehicle to showcase underground artists. Smoke dza always has funny stories.”

Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Minty Burns has spent the last several years honing his craft and developing an enthusiastic global fan-base. Minty is definitely making his mark as an up-and-coming artist to watch.

Proving his dedication to his craft, Minty established his own recording studio, Belvia Sound, which has quickly become one of the more respected studios in Toronto. Artists such as Drake, Raekwon, Sean Price, Slaughterhouse, French Montana, Waka Flocka, Kardinal Official and Travis Porter have all recorded at Mint’s Belvia Sound.

Introduced to the hip-hop world as the winner of the 2007 ‘Mic 4 Your Life Battle’ hosted by Mad Linx of BET, Minty has since released four projects in the last four years: Magnificent Road, ’09; Red, White & Green, ’10; and Canadian Mint, ’11, which was his most well-received release to date and included features and production from artists including Smoke DZA, Freck Billionaire, Emilio Rojas, MoSS, and MPhazes. His mixtape, The Vacation, was released in 2012. Read more…

Atlantic recording artist Ty Dolla $ign has set a jam-packed schedule in celebration of this week’s release of his highly anticipated major label debut, “BEACH HOUSE EP.” “BEACH HOUSE EP” – which includes the hit single, “Paranoid (feat. B.o.B)” – arrives at all DSPs and select music retailers today. Purchase “Beach House EP” on iTunes now: Read more…

Halloween Night Angela Simmons Is Set To Host The Monsters Of Rap Honoring Jam Master Jay With Live Performances By French Montana, Jadakiss, and Juelz Santana

On Thursday October 31, 2013 Hammerstein Ballroom Will Serve As The Backdrop To A Star Studded Event Honoring The Memory of Jam Master Jay Presented By His Son Jam Master J’Son

New York, NY — Friday, October 4, 2013 — In just a few short weeks, on Halloween night, Hammerstein Ballroom will transform into a star-studded evening filled with some of the biggest names in Hip Hop. On Thursday, October 31st Angela Simmons will serve as the Mistress of Ceremonies, hosting The Monsters of Rap, which will pay tribute to the late Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizzell of Run DMC. Event-goers will enjoy live performances by French Montana, Jadakiss, and Juelz Santana, to name a few. The evening will commence with red carpet arrivals at 6:30pm. Select guests who purchase Meet And Greet passes will enter Hammerstein Ballroom, prior to the start of the event, to mix and mingle with the celebrities and VIP guests in attendance. Doors will open to the general public at 8pm. Performances will begin promptly at 9pm and a special tribute honoring the memory of Jam Master Jay will begin shortly after 10pm, presented by none other than his son, Jam Master J’Son. The night will focus on the importance of Hip Hop and the global contributions that Hip Hop has made, as a culture, to society. Nicholai Khan, celebrity painter, will be on site painting a live installation of Jam Master Jay. The family will be presented with the finished painting a special gift from The Monsters of Rap event producers – Dream Team Nation, Inc. in association with Hot 97, Joe Jaxson, and UptownMadness Ent.Tickets For The Monsters of Rap are being sold through www.ticketmaster.com and start at $50.00. Read more…

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Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell the “King of Bass” will be rightfully representing Miami Bass, at the East Coast debut of the Red Bull Music Academy Culture Clash backed up by DJ Nasty and none other than the 808 King himself, Mr. Mixx. The Red Bull Music Academy Culture Clash will take place during Miami Broward Carnival, on Sunday, October 7 at Sun Life Stadium.

During the Culture Clash, Campbell and his team will compete against three other collectives to determine what genre of music represents Miami the best. His competitors include: Bobby Chin & Fly Guy in the genre of Reggae/Guyanese, Beauty & The Beats with House Arrest (Alicia The Duchess, House Arrest and DJ Private Ryan) in the genre of Soca/Calypso, and Soulfritto DJ Collective (DJ Africa and DJ Mr. Pauer) in the genre of Latin. Read more…